Health Promoter

Reporting to the Manager of Substance Use Prevention and Communications, this is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to work with a progressive team that values initiative and innovation.   The successful candidate will work in a self-directed manner collaborating with programs, municipalities, community partners, priority populations, schools, health care providers and workplaces to meet the requirements of the health unit program teams and the Ontario Public Health Program Standards. The position involves collaboration, mobilization, facilitating healthy public policy, program planning, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation, and consultation to staff and the community.

• Benefits with Position:

Employee Assistance Program
OMERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan
13 paid Statutory Holidays per year
Personal and family sick leave coverage
Ongoing learning opportunities

• Qualifications:Baccalaureate degree in health science or applied science (health promotion).
  Minimum two years’ experience in community health promotion programming grounded in population health, health policy analysis and development, community development, social marketing, media advocacy, application of health promotion theories and principles of adult education.
  Experience in leading health-related projects, including demonstrated ability to facilitate partnerships with diverse groups.
  Ability to critically assess applied health research and develop detailed program proposals and reports.
  Demonstrated ability in program planning and evaluation using evidence-based practices.
  Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
  Experience working with minimal direction and offering leadership in a team setting.
  Ability to use computer technology including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
  Ability to work flexible hours as required.
  

• Other:All new Northwestern Health Unit employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of hire, unless medically exempt or otherwise exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code
  Access to transportation. Mileage allowance provided.
  Successful candidate requires a clear Criminal Reference Check prior to start of work
  As part of the application process, along with your resume, please complete and submit the NWHU Application Form; please include the Job Posting number as part of your submission
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted
  Access to transportation. Mileage allowance provided. Successful candidate requires a clear Criminal Check prior to start of work